Confetti Girl

Where does Confetti Girl take place?

• Corpus Christi, Texas

• Los Angeles, CA

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Miami, Florida

The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrator's?

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

Which paragraphs from the two passages best support the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 3, Confetti Girl; paragraph 1, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 12, Confetti Girl; paragraph 5, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 19, Confetti Girl; paragraph 6, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 26, Confetti Girl; paragraph 9, Tortilla Sun

What is the meaning of the word sarcasm as it is used in paragraph 18 of the passage from Confetti Girl? (AKS 4)

• a remark indicating mockery and annoyance

• a response that is meant to be taken literally

• an answer that indicates confusion or skepticism

• an observation that is silly and childish

What attitude does the narrator of Confetti Girl reveal when she uses the book as a coaster in paragraph 34? (AKS 3)

• worry about being able to finish her schoolwork

• dishonesty in lying to her father about her homework

• carelessness when it comes to doing household chores

• resentment of her father's efforts to impose his interests on her

What is the meaning of the word sarcasm as it is used in paragraph 18 of the passage from Confetti Girl?

• a remark indicating mockery and annoyance

• a response that is meant to be taken literally

• an answer that indicates confusion or skepticism

• an observation that is silly and childish

What paragraphs from Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun, BEST support the answer to number 6? (AKS 1)

• paragraph 3, Confetti Girl; paragraph 1, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 12, Confetti Girl; paragraph 5, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 19, Confetti Girl; paragraph 6, Tortilla Sun

• paragraph 26, Confetti Girl; paragraph 9, Tortilla Sun

In Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun, what causes the conflict between the narrator and her parent? (AKS 3)

• The narrator does something to disappoint her parent .

• The narrator misunderstands her parent's intentions.

• The parent acts in a way that neglects the narrator's interests.

• The parent makes a mess that the narrator will have to clean up.

The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators? (AKS 5)

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that the may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

What is the primary theme explored in 'Confetti Girl'?

• A) Family relationships and personal growth

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Historical events and their impact

• D) Science and technology